California sea lion, Zalophus californianus

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) are perfectly at home in
heavy surf. In fact, this rowdy bunch (and, yes, that's a technical term) seems
oblivious to the nearby boiling whitewater (the dark area at top left). Neither
photograpers nor cameras fare as well, but both sometimes venture into such
places in search of good shot. While much of Lobos Rocks is exposed, these ochre
stars (Pisaster  ochraceus) and giant green anemones (Anthopleura
xanthogrammica) are found only in a narrow valley on which the ocean's
greatest anger is focused (natch).

    "Lobos Rocks", Big Sur, California
    August 6, 2006






A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) turning his nose up at the
photographer. The giant green anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) in
the foreground live primarily in impact areas. It should be no surprise then,
that the dark regions of in the distant background are caused by witewater
blocking out the sun.

    "Lobos Rocks", Big Sur, California
    December 3, 2006






A california sea lion (Zalophus californianus) and a late afternoon sun.

    "Local's Ledge", Carmel Bay, California
    November 19, 2006



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